Alno Kitchen By Halcyon Interiors
BY HAYLEY GILBERT
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The designer: Ashley Collins at Halcyon Interiors (www.halcyoninteriors.com, www.alno.co.uk)
The story: Halcyon Interiors have been trading since 1981 with showrooms in London’s Wigmore Street, Beaconsfield and Hatch End. Sales Director Ashley has worked as a kitchen designer for 30 years, the last 20 with Halcyon Interiors.
Designer Q&A:
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Q) What was your brief from the client?
To design a practical, modern kitchen with an area for entertaining, large storage capacities and a feeling of space. The clients called in to our Wigmore Street showroom and although they had plans, it became apparent I would need to carry out a site visit prior to designing, to get a feel for the space and to discuss what they were trying to achieve.
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Q) How did you answer the client’s brief?
They wanted a handleless kitchen with nice simple lines, so the kitchen would flow. It soon became apparent that their staircase was such an eye-catching design, that this would need to be the focal point of the kitchen.
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Q) Which products did you use and why?
We used an Alno Star high gloss lacquered kitchen, with warm grey Corian and infinity edge detail to give a crisp, clean, sharp look. We also used a Westin built-in ceiling hood, so the hood didn’t dominate the room and detract from the amazing staircase.
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Q) Was there any building/renovation work involved?
Yes, the clients had a complete refurbishment project that involved a glass extension room above the kitchen, with fantastic panoramic views of the London skyline.
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Q) What elements do you think make the scheme so successful?
The kitchen has a timeless look, as it is sleek and streamlined. Also, being gloss the reflections give the kitchen a feeling of space.
Q) Any advice for someone who may be planning a new kitchen?
It’s very important to consider the lighting and to think ahead for other elements you may be planning such as flooring, as this will take you down a particular road with your choices for product and finishes.
The details:
Worktops and cladding by Corian, www.corian.co.uk
Appliances by Miele and Westin, www.miele.co.uk and www.westin.co.uk
Taps by Dornbracht, www.dornbracht.com
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Hayley loves: how the design works in tandem with the striking staircase, complementing it without overpowering the room.
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